Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Early Notice: Calling All Woodworkers
Orcas woodworkers are invited to showcase their work with the Visual Arts Committee of Orcas Center from the Visual Arts Committee, Orcas Center The Visual Arts Committee of The Orcas Center will present
Corey Harris, Genius Blues Guitarist, Live at Orcas Center
Corey Harris comes to Orcas Center next Friday, Nov. 8 Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert Burgers & Brew from the Lower Tavern in the Madrona Room starting at 6 p.m. Corey
Vehicle Reservations Coming to Island Ferry Routes
Thursday, November 14 San Juan Islands Partnership Group meeting 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Island Yacht Club, 273 Front Street in Friday Harbor. from Joy Goldenberg of Washington State Ferries Washington State Ferries (WSF)
“The Hungry Writer” at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library This month’s Writers Roundtable will focus on the theme of FOOD, in anticipation of the holiday season. “Love, satisfaction, trouble, death, pleasure, work, sex, memory,
Students Plant Spruce Trees
Brigid Ehrmantraut, Keith Light, Jesse Douglas-Sites SJCPW, Taj Howe and Robin Kucklick. Photo by Mindy Kayl by Mindy Kayl On Tuesday, October 28, the Orcas Island High School Environmental Club planted Sitka Spruce
NW Ballet Theatre Brings “Dracula” Live to Orcas
The Northwest Ballet Theatre presents "Dracula" Friday, Nov. 1 Friday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center Northwest Ballet Theatre and award-winning choreographer John Bishop bring to life Bram Stoker's novel Dracula with
Guest Column: Chief O’Brien Details 2014 Budget
by Kevin O'Brien, Chief, Orcas Fire and Rescue The cost of maintaining the effective emergency response system we have on Orcas Island is a significant challenge -- a challenge Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is
American Legion Parties with “Turkey Shoot” Bingo and Dinner — Also Honor Veterans
Annual Turkey Shoot Sunday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Veterans Day Services Monday, Nov. 11 both at the American Legion at 793 Crescent Beach Drive from Judi Resch Voyle B. Martin American Legion Post #93
Watch Out for Goblins on Halloween!
Even Dracula likes free books for a Halloween treat From Ghoulies and Ghosties and Long-legged Beasties and Things that Go Bump! in the Night Good Lord Deliver Us! Robert Burns There's many an
Senior Town Hall Discusses “Aging in Place”
by Lin McNulty A group of 25-30 like-minded seniors met at a Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, to discuss and exchange ideas for a shared vision of "Aging in Place." Recent Community Conversations have
Frontline’s Blankenship Wins SBA Award for “Revolutionizing the Industry”
Jill Blankenship from the Small Business Administration Seattle Reporter Jill Blankenship will tell anyone who listens that the days of needing a giant office space to house a call center are long gone.
Whidbey Island Visits Farm to Cafeteria
(L/R) Alexa Macaulay with Community Gardening Leadership Training (CGLT)/Good Cheer Garden; Camille Green and Lissa Firor with CGLT; Barb Schiltz with Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN); Cary Peterson with Good Cheer Food Bank; Bruce
Gloria! Orcas Choral Society’s Winter Concert
from the Orcas Choral Society Inspired by “Gloria,” Vivaldi’s most popular choral work, the theme for this winter’s concert is Gloria! This exciting program features Vivaldi’s Gloria! with instrumental accompaniment and a variety of holiday music
Food Co-op Reaches Founding Membership Goal
from the Orcas Island Food Co-op The first membership benchmark of 250 founding Co-op members was reached and surpassed on Tuesday, October 29th, less than three weeks into our membership drive. The outpouring of community
Orcas Schools Superintendent Barbara Kline Announces June Retirement
Today, Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline announced her decision to resign in June of 2014. In a statement she said, "For some time, I have known that I would be retiring either in
Letter to the Editor: Ghazel’s Years of Building Relationships Count
A heartfelt thank you to all of our public servants that make Orcas a safe and loving environment in which people of all ages can thrive. Our island village helped me raise my four children,
